$780,000

Seller offers closing cost credit to Buyers - Inquire. Imagine living downtown with restaurants, movies, live theater, the library, Central Park and more opportunities, a comfortable stroll away. This distinctive 5-bedroom home has enduring character and modern comforts including a cook’s kitchen that calls you to enjoy cooking and eating together. Enjoy the best of both worlds: room to live generously and a vibrant downtown just outside your door. Glowing fir and mahogany floors, a beautiful staircase and sunlit rooms welcome you and lend warmth and distinction to more than 2,500 square feet of living space, plus an unfinished basement.The thoughtfully remodeled kitchen invites shared experiences, from preparing meals together to lingering over dinner. Custom cabinetry, green marble countertops, a Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator, pot filler, prep sink, generous eating nook, and multiple work zones combine exceptional materials with practical function. Nearby dining and living spaces offer room to gather, while the main-level bedroom and four upstairs bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, work, hobbies, or changing needs.Outside, the professionally designed courtyard by Gaia Landscaping creates a welcoming retreat with a fountain, hardscaping, outdoor cooking area, and space to relax or garden in containers. With downtown destinations nearby, spontaneous dinners out, an evening at the theater or a walk through Central Park can become part of everyday life.Lovingly maintained by the current owners for two decades, the home reflects significant investment in comfort and function. Improvements include major kitchen and floors, replacement carpet, interior paint in many areas, chimney flue replacement, a new water heater, four rebuilt windows, and mini-split systems in four south-facing rooms. The George Whiteside House, built in 1925, is a historic Avery-Helm District landmark listed on the National and State Registers. A distinctive historic home with ample flexible space in a comfortable and walkable location to make downtown living a rewarding everyday experience. Welcome Home!